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Inmarsat Transmits Record-setting 10Mbps in L-band
Successful testing over the innovative Inmarsat-4/Alphasat satellite system demonstrates the potential of small L-band terminals to meet emerging intelligence and media needs. Washington, D.C., (Dec. 19, 2014) — Inmarsat confirmed the U.S. Government Business Unit’s successful testing of its on-demand lease service using the prototype L-band Advanced Communications Element (LACE) terminal. The experimental terminal established a…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Successfully Demonstrates 3D Printed Rocket Propulsion System for Satellites
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Dec. 15, 2014) — Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, has successfully completed a hot-fire test of its MPS-120™ CubeSat High-Impulse Adaptable Modular Propulsion System™ (CHAMPS™). The MPS-120 is the first 3D-printed hydrazine integrated propulsion system and is designed to provide propulsion for CubeSats, enabling missions not previously available to these tiny…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Supported Mission for U.S. Government with Inaugural Launch of RL10C-1 Upper-Stage Engine
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Dec. 12, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, played a major role to successfully place a classified payload into orbit for the U.S. government with the inaugural launch of an RL10C-1 upper-stage engine. The mission was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA)…
Space Angels Network pens Incubator Partnership with Space-Nest
LOS ANGELES, Calif., (Dec. 10, 2014) — Today Space-Nest sponsored Space Angels Network, launching a relationship that will incubate space startups. The organizations’ collaboration will connect Space Angels Network’s private capital and startup expertise with Space-Nest’s entrepreneurs. Space-Nest will also act as Space Angels Network’s Tel Aviv Network Hub, the network’s first in the Middle…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Integral to Orion Crew Vehicle's Historic First Test Flight
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Dec. 5, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, played a critical role in NASA’s Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) — the first step toward human exploration of destinations in deep space such as an asteroid and Mars. The Lockheed Martin-built Orion spacecraft was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in…
Space Angels Network and CASIS Orbits Align
REDMOND, Wash., (Dec. 2, 2014) – Space Angels Network and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) announced their agreement today to promote angel investment in projects aboard the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory. Space Angels Network Principal, Amir Blachman said, “This relationship showcases the historic growth of private investment in…
Two Aerojet Rocketdyne Programs Recognized for Outstanding Performance at Aerospace & Defense Conference
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Dec. 4, 2014) – Two key programs at Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, were recognized for outstanding performance at the 2014 Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards banquet, held in conjunction with Aviation Week’s annual Aerospace & Defense Conference on Nov. 19 and 20, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona.The J-2X engine program was…
Media Advisory: Aerojet Rocketdyne to Play Critical Role in First Test Flight of Orion Crew Vehicle Intended to Return Humans to Deep Space Exploration
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Dec. 2, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, is set to play a critical role in the flight of NASA’s Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) on Dec. 4 — the first step toward human exploration of destinations in deep space such as an asteroid and Mars. The launch will represent the…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Celebrates 100th High Performance Apogee Thruster Flight
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Dec. 1, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, is pleased to report the completion of its 100th geosynchronous satellite apogee insertion using its iridium/ rhenium High Performance Apogee Thruster (HiPAT™), including first and second generation design configurations. The successful insertion was achieved with a large geosynchronous telecommunications satellite, built by commercial…
Learning How Our Solar System Formed, from Inside the International Space Station
NanoRacks Downlinks Video Footage from Within NR’s Research Platform #2 Webster, TX., (Nov. 25, 2014) – The University of Central Florida’s experiment, NanoRocks, currently on board the International Space Station (ISS) is producing promising results. The experiment, studying solar system formation, was brought to the ISS through a NanoRacks’ partnership with Space Florida’s International Space Station Research Competition. NanoRocks is…